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Lexicon :: Strong's H4899 - māšîaḥ

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מָשִׁיחַ
Transliteration
māšîaḥ
Pronunciation
maw-shee'-akh
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1255c

Strong’s Definitions

מָשִׁיחַ mâshîyach, maw-shee'-akh; from H4886; anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah:—anointed, Messiah.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x

The KJV translates Strong's H4899 in the following manner: anointed (37x), Messiah (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x
The KJV translates Strong's H4899 in the following manner: anointed (37x), Messiah (2x).

  1. anointed, anointed one

    1. of the Messiah, Messianic prince

    2. of the king of Israel

    3. of the high priest of Israel

    4. of Cyrus

    5. of the patriarchs as anointed kings

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מָשִׁיחַ mâshîyach, maw-shee'-akh; from H4886; anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah:—anointed, Messiah.
STRONGS H4899: Abbreviations
† מָשִׁיחַ noun masculine anointed; — absolute מ׳ Leviticus 4:3 5 times; construct מְשִׁיחַ Lamentations 4:20 11 times; suffix מְשִׁיחִי Psalm 132:17; 1 Samuel 2:35; מְשִׁיחֶ֑ךָ Habakkuk 3:13 + 5 times; מְשִׁיחוֺ Psalm 2:2 9 times; plural suffix מְשִׁיחָ֑י Psalm 105:15; 1 Chronicles 16:22; —
1. king of Israel anointed by divine command, יהוה מ׳ 1 Samuel 24:7 [1 Samuel 24:6] (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 24:11 [1 Samuel 24:10]; 1 Samuel 26:9,11,16,23; 2 Samuel 1:14; 2 Samuel 1:16; 2 Samuel 19:22 [2 Samuel 19:21]; Lamentations 4:20; אלהי עַקב מ׳ 2 Samuel 23:1; so with suffixes reference to י׳, 1 Samuel 12:3,5; 1 Samuel 16:6; Psalm 20:7 [Psalm 20:6]; Psalm 28:8; Habakkuk 3:13; Davidic dynasty with Messianic ideals attached Psalm 2:2; Psalm 18:51 [Psalm 18:50], = 2 Samuel 22:51; Psalm 89:39 [Psalm 89:38]; Psalm 89:52 [Psalm 89:51]; Psalm 132:10 2 Chronicles 6:42; Psalm 132:17; 1 Samuel 2:10,35.
2. high priest of Israel, הַכֹּהֵן הַמָּשִׁיחַ, Leviticus 4:3,5,16; Leviticus 6:15 [Leviticus 6:22] (P); מְשִׁיחֶ֑ךָ Psalm 84:10 [Psalm 84:9].
3. Cyrus as commissioned by י׳, מְשִׁיחוֺ Isaiah 45:1.
4. Messianic prince, עַדמָֿשִׁיחַ נָגִיד Daniel 9:25 = מָשִׁיחַ Daniel 9:26 (see BrMP 422 f.; others distinguished מ׳ Daniel 9:25 from Daniel 9:26 and refer Daniel 9:25 to Cyrus [as 3; so Ew see Leng Schü Co Behrm], or high priest Joshua [as 2; so Gr Bev], Daniel 9:26 to Seleucus IV [Ew see Leng], or high priest Onias III. [Hi Gr Co Bev Behrm]).
5. patriarchs, regarded as anointed kings Psalm 105:15 = 1 Chronicles 16:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

4:3; 4:3; 4:5; 4:16; 6:22

1 Samuel

2:10; 2:35; 2:35; 12:3; 12:5; 16:6; 24:6; 24:10; 26:9; 26:11; 26:16; 26:23

2 Samuel

1:14; 1:16; 19:21; 22:51; 23:1

1 Chronicles

16:22; 16:22

2 Chronicles

6:42

Psalms

2:2; 2:2; 18:50; 20:6; 28:8; 84:9; 89:38; 89:51; 105:15; 105:15; 132:10; 132:17; 132:17

Isaiah

45:1

Lamentations

4:20; 4:20

Daniel

9:25; 9:25; 9:25; 9:26; 9:26; 9:26

Habakkuk

3:13; 3:13

H4899

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H4899 matches the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (māšîaḥ),
which occurs 39 times in 38 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 4:3 - “If the high priest[fn] sins, bringing guilt upon the entire community, he must give a sin offering for the sin he has committed. He must present to the LORD a young bull with no defects.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 4:5 - The high priest will then take some of the bull’s blood into the Tabernacle,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 4:16 - The high priest will then take some of the bull’s blood into the Tabernacle,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:22 - In each generation, the high priest[fn] who succeeds Aaron must prepare this same offering. It belongs to the LORD and must be burned up completely. This is a permanent law.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:10 - Those who fight against the LORD will be shattered.
He thunders against them from heaven;
the LORD judges throughout the earth.
He gives power to his king;
he increases the strength[fn] of his anointed one.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 2:35

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:35 - “Then I will raise up a faithful priest who will serve me and do what I desire. I will establish his family, and they will be priests to my anointed kings forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 12:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 12:3 - Now testify against me in the presence of the LORD and before his anointed one. Whose ox or donkey have I stolen? Have I ever cheated any of you? Have I ever oppressed you? Have I ever taken a bribe and perverted justice? Tell me and I will make right whatever I have done wrong.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 12:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 12:5 - “The LORD and his anointed one are my witnesses today,” Samuel declared, “that my hands are clean.”
“Yes, he is a witness,” they replied.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:6 - When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the LORD’s anointed!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 24:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 24:6 - “The LORD knows I shouldn’t have done that to my lord the king,” he said to his men. “The LORD forbid that I should do this to my lord the king and attack the LORD’s anointed one, for the LORD himself has chosen him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 24:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 24:10 - This very day you can see with your own eyes it isn’t true. For the LORD placed you at my mercy back there in the cave. Some of my men told me to kill you, but I spared you. For I said, ‘I will never harm the king—he is the LORD’s anointed one.’

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:9 - “No!” David said. “Don’t kill him. For who can remain innocent after attacking the LORD’s anointed one?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:11 - The LORD forbid that I should kill the one he has anointed! But take his spear and that jug of water beside his head, and then let’s get out of here!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:16 - This isn’t good at all! I swear by the LORD that you and your men deserve to die, because you failed to protect your master, the LORD’s anointed! Look around! Where are the king’s spear and the jug of water that were beside his head?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:23 - The LORD gives his own reward for doing good and for being loyal, and I refused to kill you even when the LORD placed you in my power, for you are the LORD’s anointed one.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:14 - “Why were you not afraid to kill the LORD’s anointed one?” David asked.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:16 - “You have condemned yourself,” David said, “for you yourself confessed that you killed the LORD’s anointed one.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:21 - O mountains of Gilboa,
let there be no dew or rain upon you,
nor fruitful fields producing offerings of grain.[fn]
For there the shield of the mighty heroes was defiled;
the shield of Saul will no longer be anointed with oil.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 19:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:21 - Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shimei should die, for he cursed the LORD’s anointed king!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:51

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:51 - You give great victories to your king;
you show unfailing love to your anointed,
to David and all his descendants forever.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 23:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:1 - These are the last words of David:
“David, the son of Jesse, speaks—
David, the man who was raised up so high,
David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob,
David, the sweet psalmist of Israel.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:22 - “Do not touch my chosen people,
and do not hurt my prophets.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 6:42

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:42 - O LORD God, do not reject the king you have anointed. Remember your unfailing love for your servant David.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:2 - The kings of the earth prepare for battle;
the rulers plot together
against the LORD
and against his anointed one.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:50

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:50 - You give great victories to your king;
you show unfailing love to your anointed,
to David and all his descendants forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 20:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 20:6 - Now I know that the LORD rescues his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:8 - The LORD gives his people strength.
He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:9 - O God, look with favor upon the king, our shield!
Show favor to the one you have anointed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:38

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:38 - But now you have rejected him and cast him off.
You are angry with your anointed king.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:51

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:51 - Your enemies have mocked me, O LORD;
they mock your anointed king wherever he goes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:15 - “Do not touch my chosen people,
and do not hurt my prophets.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:10 - For the sake of your servant David,
do not reject the king you have anointed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:17 - Here I will increase the power of David;
my anointed one will be a light for my people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 45:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:1 - This is what the LORD says to Cyrus, his anointed one,
whose right hand he will empower.
Before him, mighty kings will be paralyzed with fear.
Their fortress gates will be opened,
never to shut again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 4:20 - Our king—the LORD’s anointed, the very life of our nation—
was caught in their snares.
We had thought that his shadow
would protect us against any nation on earth!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 9:25

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:25 - Now listen and understand! Seven sets of seven plus sixty-two sets of seven[fn] will pass from the time the command is given to rebuild Jerusalem until a ruler—the Anointed One[fn]—comes. Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses,[fn] despite the perilous times.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 9:26

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:26 - “After this period of sixty-two sets of seven,[fn] the Anointed One will be killed, appearing to have accomplished nothing, and a ruler will arise whose armies will destroy the city and the Temple. The end will come with a flood, and war and its miseries are decreed from that time to the very end.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:13 - You went out to rescue your chosen people,
to save your anointed ones.
You crushed the heads of the wicked
and stripped their bones from head to toe.
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